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Cities and States Pay Massive Secret Fees to Wall Street
Apr 25, 2015 Less than half of the private equity costs incurred by U.S. pension funds are currently being disclosed, a report says.
GOP’s Libertarians Aren’t All That Libertarian
Apr 18, 2015 A funny thing is happening on the way to the Republican primaries: The whole notion of small government libertarianism has been hijacked by politicians who often represent the opposite.
Companies’ Pro-Equality Rhetoric Belied by Their Campaign Donations
Apr 13, 2015 Last week, corporate America appeared to take a rare stand on principle.
A Deepening Democratic Party Divide
Apr 5, 2015 For those pining for a Democratic Party that tries to represent more than the whims of the rich and powerful, these are, to say the least, confusing times.
The SEC Illustrates the Danger of Regulatory Capture
Mar 30, 2015 The phrase "regulatory capture" shrouds a serious problem in vaguely academic jargon, making it seem like unimportant esoterica rather than anything noteworthy.
Why Did Christie Settle With Exxon?
Mar 14, 2015 Last week, Republican Gov. Chris Christie's administration settled New Jersey's long-standing environmental lawsuit against Exxon Mobil Corp. for pennies on the dollar.
Technology Does Not Guarantee Transparency
Mar 8, 2015 In theory, the changeover from paper to email should make government more transparent. But two New York politicos are showing that the era of Big Data does not necessarily mean the public gets a better view of its government.
Tax Fairness Could Mean More Resources
Feb 21, 2015 Roads are crumbling, bridges require repairs, schools need upgrades and public pension systems remain underfunded. How can states and cities find the money to address any of these problems? One way could be through their tax codes.
Border Security Is Not an Immigration Cure-All
Feb 14, 2015 With the opening of the new Congress, Republican lawmakers have been promising a renewed focus on border security as a supposed fix for America's broken immigration system.
Why Is Huge Trade Deal Being Kept Secret?
Feb 7, 2015 The trade rules of the proposed Trans-Pacific Partnership between the United States and 11 Asian nations would cover nearly 40 percent of the world economy -- but don't ask what they are. Access to the text of the proposed deal is highly restricted.